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theguyondacouch · 07-26-2003, 07:29 PM

My computer sounds like a muthafuckin jet blasting off! Is their any way to Quiet it down? It has 4 80mm fans, plus the power supply and cpu fans. Should I buy a fan controller, remove a fan or two, or is their something else I could do? Or should I just say fuck it and put in a militairy style case.

07-26-2003, 07:31 PM

There's some sound-dampening rubber-like material you can buy to line the case with if you want - I know they sell that stuff for cars as well, but I don't remember where you can get the PC stuff....

The_Dude · 07-26-2003, 08:30 PM

buy fans that dont make sounds.

i was checking out newegg the other day, and they have measurements on fans on the noise they make (in decibels). thought it was really coool.

phredgreen · 07-26-2003, 09:15 PM

meh. just take all the fans out and coat your hard drive and cd-rom drive with thick insulating foam... you won't get a peep outta that thing.

The_Dude · 07-26-2003, 10:07 PM

ha, if u want an burnt proc and maybe a damaged mobo and a screwed up hd.

yaycr · 07-27-2003, 02:44 AM

Zalman makes anything and everything for your pc but "quiet versions", you can buy fans with temp sensors anywhere, the dB ratings on fans are very important.. you could probably even get rid of 1 fan if u wanted also.

Ratman · 07-27-2003, 05:36 AM

I use this vibration damping stuff they use for DJ's comps. It is dense, rubber-like sheets that are peel and stick. I covered the inside of my side panels, the bottom and top. and the front, including the holes for empty drive bays, and back, including the extra vent holes. This means the airflow is in and out through the fans only. I also used rubber/plastic washers to mount all fans, drives and Other screw-mounted bits. I use the progy that come with the mobo to monitor and automatically adjust the fan speeds as needed. Right now, I can barely hear the case noise, the fans are turning at 2300 rpm or less and the cpu temp is 47C.

mrklixx · 07-27-2003, 06:47 AM

You coul always try putting a little sign on top of it like this:

You never know, it might work.

glytch · 07-27-2003, 07:58 AM

Haha, I like Mrklixx's suggestion the best. You never know with computers, it could appeal to your computer's sense of duty. Then again, you could get really long cables and such and put the computer in a closet or something.

DEI37 · 07-27-2003, 08:21 AM

Instead of running your fans at 12v, run them at 7v. This is an easy mod to do...and it will make a BIG difference.

Camaro SS · 07-27-2003, 10:07 PM

http://www.7volts.com/

a good website with guides on how to quite your PC

07-26-2003, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
theguyondacouch salmon? Location: Outside Providence	Quieting my computer My computer sounds like a muthafuckin jet blasting off! Is their any way to Quiet it down? It has 4 80mm fans, plus the power supply and cpu fans. Should I buy a fan controller, remove a fan or two, or is their something else I could do? Or should I just say fuck it and put in a militairy style case. __________________ "Lick my frozen metal ass!"

07-26-2003, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	buy fans that dont make sounds. i was checking out newegg the other day, and they have measurements on fans on the noise they make (in decibels). thought it was really coool. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-26-2003, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
phredgreen who? Location: the phoenix metro	meh. just take all the fans out and coat your hard drive and cd-rom drive with thick insulating foam... you won't get a peep outta that thing. __________________ My country is the world, and my religion is to do good. - Thomas Paine

07-26-2003, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	ha, if u want an burnt proc and maybe a damaged mobo and a screwed up hd. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-27-2003, 05:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ratman Addict Location: Somewhere... Across the sea...	I use this vibration damping stuff they use for DJ's comps. It is dense, rubber-like sheets that are peel and stick. I covered the inside of my side panels, the bottom and top. and the front, including the holes for empty drive bays, and back, including the extra vent holes. This means the airflow is in and out through the fans only. I also used rubber/plastic washers to mount all fans, drives and Other screw-mounted bits. I use the progy that come with the mobo to monitor and automatically adjust the fan speeds as needed. Right now, I can barely hear the case noise, the fans are turning at 2300 rpm or less and the cpu temp is 47C. __________________ The difference between theory and reality is that in theory there is no difference. "God made man, but he used the monkey to do it." DEVO

07-26-2003, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Achernar Guest	There's some sound-dampening rubber-like material you can buy to line the case with if you want - I know they sell that stuff for cars as well, but I don't remember where you can get the PC stuff....

07-27-2003, 02:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
yaycr Upright	Zalman makes anything and everything for your pc but "quiet versions", you can buy fans with temp sensors anywhere, the dB ratings on fans are very important.. you could probably even get rid of 1 fan if u wanted also.

07-27-2003, 06:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
mrklixx President Rick Location: location location	You coul always try putting a little sign on top of it like this: You never know, it might work.

07-27-2003, 07:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
glytch I am not permanent. Location: Tennessee	Haha, I like Mrklixx's suggestion the best. You never know with computers, it could appeal to your computer's sense of duty. Then again, you could get really long cables and such and put the computer in a closet or something. __________________ If you're flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a fire exit. - Mitch Hedberg

07-27-2003, 08:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Instead of running your fans at 12v, run them at 7v. This is an easy mod to do...and it will make a BIG difference. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

07-27-2003, 10:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Camaro SS Upright	http://www.7volts.com/ a good website with guides on how to quite your PC